Exploring women's health using radio as a tool (360G-Wellcome-204103_Z_16_Z)

The project is split in two parts: Part 1 – Working with BME women who have faced or are still facing mental health issues in their lives, caused by drugs, abuse, trauma and social migration. The project will tell the stories of five women covering domestic abuse, substance abuse, ADHD, Social migration and schizophrenia The project will take place between 4Wings and two universities in a relaxed and holistic setting. 4Wings is a women's charity with a focus on abuse and trauma. I have attended sessions with the women in question and they are very open within that setting. Through the support of BBC World Service, UNESCO, British Council, the radio packages will reach a large international audience, building a global community through radio, tackling issues and raising awareness. Part 2 – The radio packages will be played out on BBC Radio Merseyside and iWoman Radio an online global station aimed at women over 25, the content will be used to launch iWoman radio in 2017. Audiences will be able to have a deeper understanding of the different issues the women have gone through but through science.